Epping Postcode
Victoria
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
How Epping Compares
Epping vs the VIC average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Epping | VIC avg | AU avg | Greater Melbourne |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,671 ≈VIC | $1,817 | $1,836 | $1,943 |
| Rent/wk | $361 ≈VIC | $375 | $390 | $404 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,733 -VIC | $1,933 | $1,958 | $2,100 |
| Median age | 35 | 46.0 | 45.0 | 39.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 4/10 -VIC | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 9.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 6.5% +VIC | 5.0% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the VIC average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Postcode 3076 covers Epping, an inland suburb of Melbourne about 20 km from the city centre. It forms part of the Melbourne - North East region of Victoria. Local government services are provided by Whittlesea.
According to the 2021 Census, Epping has a population of 33,489 with a median age of 35. The median weekly household income is $1,671, close to the VIC average. The unemployment rate is 6.5%, higher than the VIC average. The Indigenous population is 325 (1.0% of residents).
Housing in Epping includes a median weekly rent of $361, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,733, with 10,704 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the VIC average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 69.7% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Epping scores in decile 4 out of 10, which is below the national average.
There are 11 schools in the Epping area, including St Monica's College - Davisson Street, Al Siraat College, Epping Secondary College and others.
Epping is part of the Whittlesea - Wallan statistical area in Victoria.
Epping Details
| Postcode | 3076 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 33,489 |
| Median Age | 35 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,671/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $709/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $361 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,733 |
| Average Household Size | 2.9 persons |
| Area | 35.3 km² |
| Population Density | 949/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 10,704 |
| Australian Citizens | 78.9% |
| Indigenous Population | 325 (1.0%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.5% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 4/10 (below average) |
| Latitude | -37.6341341 |
| Longitude | 145.016269 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 20 km |
| Region (SA4) | Melbourne - North East |
| Area (SA3) | Whittlesea - Wallan |
| Local Government | Whittlesea |
| Federal Electorate | Scullin |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 6,970 (20.8%) |
| 15–24 years | 4,040 (12.1%) |
| 25–44 years | 10,644 (31.8%) |
| 45–64 years | 7,637 (22.8%) |
| 65+ years | 4,204 (12.6%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 4 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 2,344 (7.0%) |
| Arthritis | 2,071 (6.2%) |
| Diabetes | 1,857 (5.5%) |
| Heart Disease | 982 (2.9%) |
| Cancer | 572 (1.7%) |
| Lung Condition | 335 (1.0%) |
| Dementia | 163 (0.5%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 459 (4.4%) |
| 1 vehicle | 3,580 (34.0%) |
| 2 vehicles | 4,354 (41.4%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 2,131 (20.2%) |
Schools in Epping
Suburbs Near Epping
More Epping Data
Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.